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Smith, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Smith – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532668   NAID File Unit: 42532666     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448179

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jacksonville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42532668

NAID File Unit: 42532666

Microform: M1822

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