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Smithers, Moses – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Moses Smithers – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42472420   NAID File Unit: 42472417     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19425793

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42472420

NAID File Unit: 42472417

Microform: M1822

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