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Sanifer, Elijah – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Sanifer – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42531876   NAID File Unit: 42531873     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447978

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 42531876

NAID File Unit: 42531873

Microform: M1822

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