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McPherson, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

John McPherson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55529102   NAID File Unit: 55529099     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464373

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

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Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: brown

Hair color: sandy

Record Info

NAID: 55529102

NAID File Unit: 55529099

Microform: M2000

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