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Wadkins, John – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 28th US Colored Infantry

John Wadkins – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57019331   NAID File Unit: 57019328     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19435770

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 3, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmond

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: wayne

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57019331

NAID File Unit: 57019328

Microform: M1824

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