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Oliphant, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Oliphant – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42499978   NAID File Unit: 42499975     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436415

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Dickson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42499978

NAID File Unit: 42499975

Microform: M1822

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