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Prater, Milton – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Milton Prater – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42530294   NAID File Unit: 42530291     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447435

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JACKSONVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Janesville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42530294

NAID File Unit: 42530291

Microform: M1822

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