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Steele, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Steele – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42533155   NAID File Unit: 42533151     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448354

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 13,

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Saulsbury

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 42533155

NAID File Unit: 42533151

Microform: M1822

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