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Matthews, John W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

John W Matthews – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57124468   NAID File Unit: 57124465     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19461560

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57124468

NAID File Unit: 57124465

Microform: M1824

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