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Niel, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Niel – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35832658   NAID File Unit: 35832656     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19407882

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: GEORGETOWN

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk, Scar under right eye

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35832658

NAID File Unit: 35832656

Microform: M1819

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