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McPhenin, David – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

David McPhenin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42527388   NAID File Unit: 42527385     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446567

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

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Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42527388

NAID File Unit: 42527385

Microform: M1822

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