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Minton, Eli – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Eli Minton – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56975692   NAID File Unit: 56975689     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19417698

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Delaware

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

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: 56975692

NAID File Unit: 56975689

Microform: M1824

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