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Reed, John – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Reed – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55590630   NAID File Unit: 55590627     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466684

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Lafourche

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

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: 55590630

NAID File Unit: 55590627

Microform: M2000

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