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Porter, Robert – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Robert Porter – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55372924   NAID File Unit: 55372921     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19423930

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DES MOINES

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Lynchburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

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: 55372924

NAID File Unit: 55372921

Microform: M2000

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