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Prater, Morris – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Morris Prater – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55531379   NAID File Unit: 55531377     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464455

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Milliken's Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Monroe

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Record Info

NAID: 55531379

NAID File Unit: 55531377

Microform: M2000

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