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Preston, Moses – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Moses Preston – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55531386   NAID File Unit: 55531384     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464459

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 8,

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Enlisted town: grand gulf

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55531386

NAID File Unit: 55531384

Microform: M2000

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