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Bell, Phelin – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Phelin Bell – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42482892   NAID File Unit: 42482889     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431623

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42482892

NAID File Unit: 42482889

Microform: M1822

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