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Allen, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Allen – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512224   NAID File Unit: 42512222     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441631

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Danville

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42512224

NAID File Unit: 42512222

Microform: M1822

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