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Cannon, Francis – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Francis Cannon – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070720   NAID File Unit: 39070717     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401651

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 6’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39070720

NAID File Unit: 39070717

Microform: M1821

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