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Potter, John W – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

John W Potter – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53581935   NAID File Unit: 53581933     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19406754

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Elizabeth

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK CITY

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53581935

NAID File Unit: 53581933

Microform: M1994

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