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Van Alstyne, Oscar – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Oscar Van Alstyne – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45779278   NAID File Unit: 45779276     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413065

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Hudson

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 45779278

NAID File Unit: 45779276

Microform: M1823

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