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Military Service Record of Paul Shanks, 71st US Colored Infantry

Paul Shanks – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84386258   NAID File Unit: 84386256     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33746254

Company: A

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Forkadien

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84386258

NAID File Unit: 84386256

Microform: X

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