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Bell, Edward – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Edward Bell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269325   NAID File Unit: 46269323     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400383

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46269325

NAID File Unit: 46269323

Microform: M1992

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