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Butler, Amos – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Amos Butler – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55879473   NAID File Unit: 55879470     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447116

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gallatin

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Macon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55879473

NAID File Unit: 55879470

Microform: M1993

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