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Potter, Elsworth – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Elsworth Potter – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772538   NAID File Unit: 45772535     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410938

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45772538

NAID File Unit: 45772535

Microform: M1823

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