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Sheels, Lafayette – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Lafayette Sheels – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57095792   NAID File Unit: 57095789     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457967

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [unclear]

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: LITTLE ROCK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57095792

NAID File Unit: 57095789

Microform: M1824

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