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Yerby, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Yerby – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45879443   NAID File Unit: 45879440     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446295

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Georgetown

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45879443

NAID File Unit: 45879440

Microform: M1823

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