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Wells, Jacob – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Jacob Wells – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45877668   NAID File Unit: 45877665     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445864

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Queen Anne

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45877668

NAID File Unit: 45877665

Microform: M1823

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