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Upshur, John – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Tho-Wai

John Upshur – 9th US Colored Infantry, Tho-Wai

NAID: 39114296   NAID File Unit: 39114293     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Tho-Wai

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19422626

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Northampton

Enlisted town: Eastville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ [unclear]1/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39114296

NAID File Unit: 39114293

Microform: M1821

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