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Pledger, Wiley – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Wiley Pledger – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53604244   NAID File Unit: 53604242     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414842

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Miller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53604244

NAID File Unit: 53604242

Microform: M1994

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