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Rainy, Henry – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Henry Rainy – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35834059   NAID File Unit: 35834057     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19408606

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Very black scar centre forehead

Eye color: blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35834059

NAID File Unit: 35834057

Microform: M1819

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