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Wester, Thomas B – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Thomas B Wester – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53635799   NAID File Unit: 53635797     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19426538

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jersey City

Residence

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53635799

NAID File Unit: 53635797

Microform: M1994

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