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Melson, Doctor – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Doctor Melson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55529204   NAID File Unit: 55529202     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464359

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55529204

NAID File Unit: 55529202

Microform: M2000

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