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Means, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

John Means – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57009184   NAID File Unit: 57009181     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19432801

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57009184

NAID File Unit: 57009181

Microform: M1824

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