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Medale, Eldridge – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Eldridge Medale – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42498341   NAID File Unit: 42498338     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435984

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robinson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42498341

NAID File Unit: 42498338

Microform: M1822

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