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Myers, Elijah – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Myers – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55610305   NAID File Unit: 55610302     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467496

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Clarke

Town born: 

Occupation: Slave

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55610305

NAID File Unit: 55610302

Microform: M2000

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