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Ritter, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Ritter – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42502341   NAID File Unit: 42502339     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19437078

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

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Residence

State born: Kentucky

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42502341

NAID File Unit: 42502339

Microform: M1822

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