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Smothers, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tho

John Smothers – 9th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tho

NAID: 39111765   NAID File Unit: 39111762     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tho

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19421694

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Prince Georges

Enlisted town: Woodville

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 39111765

NAID File Unit: 39111762

Microform: M1821

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