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Read, George – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

George Read – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56947157   NAID File Unit: 56947155     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408497

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56947157

NAID File Unit: 56947155

Microform: M1824

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