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Smith, Elias – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

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

NAID: 55534226   NAID File Unit: 55534223     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464605

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Milliken's Bend

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 55534226

NAID File Unit: 55534223

Microform: M2000

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