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Shields, Andrew – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Andrew Shields – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55405361   NAID File Unit: 55405358     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19436420

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 8, 1863

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Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

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Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55405361

NAID File Unit: 55405358

Microform: M2000

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