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West, John – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John West – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53635791   NAID File Unit: 53635789     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19426536

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

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

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Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53635791

NAID File Unit: 53635789

Microform: M1994

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