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Britt, Ely – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Ely Britt – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55745133   NAID File Unit: 55745130     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19401189

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hertford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55745133

NAID File Unit: 55745130

Microform: M1993

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