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August, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John August – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46268463   NAID File Unit: 46268461     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19399975

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: South America

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46268463

NAID File Unit: 46268461

Microform: M1992

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