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Calhoun, Lafayette – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Lafayette Calhoun – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42515714   NAID File Unit: 42515711     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443121

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42515714

NAID File Unit: 42515711

Microform: M1822

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