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Smith, Zachariah – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Zachariah Smith – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55766999   NAID File Unit: 55766996     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411356

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55766999

NAID File Unit: 55766996

Microform: M1993

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