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Smith, Basel – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Basel Smith – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55534214   NAID File Unit: 55534212     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464599

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55534214

NAID File Unit: 55534212

Microform: M2000

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