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Smith, Sylvester H – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Sylvester H Smith – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53683680   NAID File Unit: 53683677     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440599

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: west chester

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Lancaster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: ???

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53683680

NAID File Unit: 53683677

Microform: M1994

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