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Ballard, John D – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

John D Ballard – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42442915   NAID File Unit: 42442912     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19417734

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: cincinnati

Residence

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

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42442915

NAID File Unit: 42442912

Microform: M1822

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