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Way, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

John Way – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

NAID: 39115711   NAID File Unit: 39115708     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19422990

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmhand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 13/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 39115711

NAID File Unit: 39115708

Microform: M1821

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