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Russell, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Henry Russell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083270   NAID File Unit: 39083267     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407903

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: Genesee

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Genesee

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39083270

NAID File Unit: 39083267

Microform: M1821

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