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Wells, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Wells – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55840321   NAID File Unit: 55840319     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19435115

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smithfield

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Isle Of Wight

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55840321

NAID File Unit: 55840319

Microform: M1993

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