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McCay, Edward – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Edward McCay – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55528873   NAID File Unit: 55528871     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464356

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1863

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Enlisted town: Warrenton

Residence

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55528873

NAID File Unit: 55528871

Microform: M2000

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