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Sells, Morris – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Morris Sells – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532039   NAID File Unit: 42532036     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448026

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Creek Nation

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Herder

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42532039

NAID File Unit: 42532036

Microform: M1822

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