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Wells, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Wells – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42587174   NAID File Unit: 42587172     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19458228

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: Franklin

Enlisted town: Franklin

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42587174

NAID File Unit: 42587172

Microform: M1822

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