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Reed, Sylvester – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Sylvester Reed – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56947296   NAID File Unit: 56947293     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408572

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: new york city

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: new york city

Occupation: Carman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56947296

NAID File Unit: 56947293

Microform: M1824

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