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Askins, John – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

John Askins – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53568408   NAID File Unit: 53568406     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19399942

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: W. Chester

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53568408

NAID File Unit: 53568406

Microform: M1994

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