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Porter, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Porter – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772520   NAID File Unit: 45772517     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19411009

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1,

Enlisted state: New York

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 29th District

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45772520

NAID File Unit: 45772517

Microform: M1823

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