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Shockley, George W – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

George W Shockley – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083998   NAID File Unit: 39083995     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408207

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Hazel (Hzel)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39083998

NAID File Unit: 39083995

Microform: M1821

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