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Anderson, Humphrey – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Humphrey Anderson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512428   NAID File Unit: 42512425     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441675

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ewington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42512428

NAID File Unit: 42512425

Microform: M1822

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