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Scates, John – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

John Scates – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55533474   NAID File Unit: 55533472     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464545

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55533474

NAID File Unit: 55533472

Microform: M2000

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