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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: 113540025   NAID File Unit: 113539864     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 117th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  117 infantry

ID: 33765618

Company: H

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Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 3, 1865

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 113540025

NAID File Unit: 113539864

Microform: X

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