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West, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

John West – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39088224   NAID File Unit: 39088221     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410298

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 30, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39088224

NAID File Unit: 39088221

Microform: M1821

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