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Russell, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Russell – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42531730   NAID File Unit: 42531728     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447923

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Boyle

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42531730

NAID File Unit: 42531728

Microform: M1822

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