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Preston, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

John Preston – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55345603   NAID File Unit: 55345601     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19408113

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55345603

NAID File Unit: 55345601

Microform: M2000

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