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Boggess, Elisha – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Elisha Boggess – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53612610   NAID File Unit: 53612608     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19417136

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Brighton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark Yellow

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Curly Black

Record Info

NAID: 53612610

NAID File Unit: 53612608

Microform: M1994

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