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Russell, Oliver – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Oliver Russell – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57014775   NAID File Unit: 57014772     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19434609

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: La Fayette

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57014775

NAID File Unit: 57014772

Microform: M1824

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