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Battles, Buck – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Buck Battles – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42513326   NAID File Unit: 42513324     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442084

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42513326

NAID File Unit: 42513324

Microform: M1822

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