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Sterling, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Sterling – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42622138   NAID File Unit: 42622135     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461998

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 42622138

NAID File Unit: 42622135

Microform: M1822

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