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Turnley, Fortune – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Fortune Turnley – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42506124   NAID File Unit: 42506121     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438496

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: clarks

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42506124

NAID File Unit: 42506121

Microform: M1822

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