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Smith, Eli – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Eli Smith – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606418   NAID File Unit: 53606415     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415431

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1865

Enlisted state: ???

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Bro.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53606418

NAID File Unit: 53606415

Microform: M1994

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