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West, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John West – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45877738   NAID File Unit: 45877735     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445905

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GREENFIELD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fairfax

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45877738

NAID File Unit: 45877735

Microform: M1823

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