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Ballard, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Ballard – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45847530   NAID File Unit: 45847527     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19437011

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 11, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45847530

NAID File Unit: 45847527

Microform: M1823

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