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Bell, Giles – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Giles Bell – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42443254   NAID File Unit: 42443251     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19417846

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 42443254

NAID File Unit: 42443251

Microform: M1822

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