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McDonald, Solomon – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Solomon McDonald – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38489776   NAID File Unit: 38489774     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490691

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MAYFIELD

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38489776

NAID File Unit: 38489774

Microform: M1818

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