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Suit, Elijah – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Suit – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42533422   NAID File Unit: 42533420     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448442

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42533422

NAID File Unit: 42533420

Microform: M1822

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