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Military Service Record of John Celestin, 74th US Colored Infantry

John Celestin – 74th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84425956   NAID File Unit: 84425932     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 74th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  74 infantry

ID: 33746513

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1862

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Mattress Maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84425956

NAID File Unit: 84425932

Microform: X

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