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Olmstead, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Olmstead – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55830497   NAID File Unit: 55830494     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432466

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Market

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Matthews

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55830497

NAID File Unit: 55830494

Microform: M1993

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