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Tyler, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Tyler – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53607795   NAID File Unit: 53607793     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415765

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Cherokee

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53607795

NAID File Unit: 53607793

Microform: M1994

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