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Baker, John H – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John H Baker – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56929655   NAID File Unit: 56929653     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400020

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 11, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Schenectady

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Schenectady

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56929655

NAID File Unit: 56929653

Microform: M1824

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