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McDermont, Josephus – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Josephus McDermont – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53602015   NAID File Unit: 53602013     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414387

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53602015

NAID File Unit: 53602013

Microform: M1994

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