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Skillen, Joseph – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Skillen – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57015738   NAID File Unit: 57015736     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19434892

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: indianapolis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lee

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57015738

NAID File Unit: 57015736

Microform: M1824

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