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Able, John W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

John W Able – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42591506   NAID File Unit: 42591504     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19459185

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Frederick

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockingham

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42591506

NAID File Unit: 42591504

Microform: M1822

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