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Bell, Custis – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

Custis Bell – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

NAID: 39089972   NAID File Unit: 39089969     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19411012

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Northampton

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39089972

NAID File Unit: 39089969

Microform: M1821

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