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Melix, John – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

John Melix – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082591   NAID File Unit: 39082588     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407527

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Williamsport

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lycoming

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39082591

NAID File Unit: 39082588

Microform: M1821

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