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Ames, John H – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John H Ames – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55776680   NAID File Unit: 55776677     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414201

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Drummondsted

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: BELL HAVEN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55776680

NAID File Unit: 55776677

Microform: M1993

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