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Britton, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Britton – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42483771   NAID File Unit: 42483769     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431910

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 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: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42483771

NAID File Unit: 42483769

Microform: M1822

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