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Sawyers, Cato – Age 57, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Cato Sawyers – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605659   NAID File Unit: 53605657     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415203

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 57

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53605659

NAID File Unit: 53605657

Microform: M1994

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