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Swanson, Josephus – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Josephus Swanson – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42473430   NAID File Unit: 42473427     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426313

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 73/4 (¾)“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42473430

NAID File Unit: 42473427

Microform: M1822

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