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Baker, York – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

York Baker – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512941   NAID File Unit: 42512938     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441919

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1864

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42512941

NAID File Unit: 42512938

Microform: M1822

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