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Batum, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

John Batum – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45815744   NAID File Unit: 45815742     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19426863

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Powhatan

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince George

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45815744

NAID File Unit: 45815742

Microform: M1823

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