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Preston, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Preston – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53629886   NAID File Unit: 53629884     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423861

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Chester

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Harford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53629886

NAID File Unit: 53629884

Microform: M1994

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