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Sylvester, Hamilton – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Hamilton Sylvester – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55376692   NAID File Unit: 55376690     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19425503

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bovina

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55376692

NAID File Unit: 55376690

Microform: M2000

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