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Alston, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Henry Alston – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55355961   NAID File Unit: 55355959     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19413440

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GOODRICHS LANDING

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55355961

NAID File Unit: 55355959

Microform: M2000

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