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McSwain, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Henry McSwain – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55888393   NAID File Unit: 55888390     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19449975

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 3, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55888393

NAID File Unit: 55888390

Microform: M1993

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