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McDonald, Elizah – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Elizah McDonald – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55759179   NAID File Unit: 55759176     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19407730

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Duplin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55759179

NAID File Unit: 55759176

Microform: M1993

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