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Ashburn, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Ashburn – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55810390   NAID File Unit: 55810388     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19425443

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: newport news

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Western Branch

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55810390

NAID File Unit: 55810388

Microform: M1993

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