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Smith, Solomon – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Solomon Smith – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606600   NAID File Unit: 53606597     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415462

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Elbert

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53606600

NAID File Unit: 53606597

Microform: M1994

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