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Mellon, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Mellon – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46285509   NAID File Unit: 46285507     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19408644

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: CORNWALL

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46285509

NAID File Unit: 46285507

Microform: M1992

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