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Military Service Record of Henry Powells, 71st US Colored Infantry

Henry Powells – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84385669   NAID File Unit: 84385666     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33746228

Company: F

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Ecore

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84385669

NAID File Unit: 84385666

Microform: X

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