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Matthews, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

George Matthews – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42573140   NAID File Unit: 42573138     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456544

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Benton Barracks

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Howard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 42573140

NAID File Unit: 42573138

Microform: M1822

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