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Batts, Giles – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Giles Batts – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55572086   NAID File Unit: 55572083     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19465780

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Greensville

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 55572086

NAID File Unit: 55572083

Microform: M2000

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