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Ampey, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Ampey – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45846527   NAID File Unit: 45846524     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19436851

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 7, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmond

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Trible

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45846527

NAID File Unit: 45846524

Microform: M1823

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