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Buchannan, Elbridge – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Elbridge Buchannan – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42444669   NAID File Unit: 42444667     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19418501

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Huntsville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42444669

NAID File Unit: 42444667

Microform: M1822

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