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Porter, Doctor – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Doctor Porter – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55372871   NAID File Unit: 55372869     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423916

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Eastville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55372871

NAID File Unit: 55372869

Microform: M2000

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