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Burns, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

John Burns – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55418768   NAID File Unit: 55418766     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19442530

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 11,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Vandalia

Occupation: field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55418768

NAID File Unit: 55418766

Microform: M2000

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