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Matthews, King – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

King Matthews – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53626682   NAID File Unit: 53626679     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19422829

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterford

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53626682

NAID File Unit: 53626679

Microform: M1994

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