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Potter, Hamilton – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Hamilton Potter – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42530238   NAID File Unit: 42530236     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447413

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Maury

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42530238

NAID File Unit: 42530236

Microform: M1822

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