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Adams, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

John Adams – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066310   NAID File Unit: 39066308     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399694

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WABASH

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Howard

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39066310

NAID File Unit: 39066308

Microform: M1821

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