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Speaks, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Speaks – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56950343   NAID File Unit: 56950340     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19410159

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56950343

NAID File Unit: 56950340

Microform: M1824

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