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McDonald, John – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John McDonald – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53602049   NAID File Unit: 53602047     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414397

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53602049

NAID File Unit: 53602047

Microform: M1994

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