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Boswell, Phillip – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Phillip Boswell – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817455   NAID File Unit: 35817452     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400564

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 21/4“

Complexion: Very black, Scar above navel

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35817455

NAID File Unit: 35817452

Microform: M1819

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