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Military Service Record of John Smith, United States Colored Troops: 117th US Colored Infantry

John Smith – 117th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 113539903   NAID File Unit: 113539864     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 117th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  117 infantry

ID: 33765613

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Petersburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 113539903

NAID File Unit: 113539864

Microform: X

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