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Adams, John W – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

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

NAID: 39066322   NAID File Unit: 39066320     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399703

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st Dist

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Salem

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39066322

NAID File Unit: 39066320

Microform: M1821

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