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Van Ness, John H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John H Van Ness – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45779718   NAID File Unit: 45779716     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413216

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: albany

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45779718

NAID File Unit: 45779716

Microform: M1823

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