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Turpin, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Joseph Turpin – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55536282   NAID File Unit: 55536279     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464679

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: 

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 55536282

NAID File Unit: 55536279

Microform: M2000

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