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Carter, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

John Carter – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55879819   NAID File Unit: 55879817     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447223

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HUNTSVILLE

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTSVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55879819

NAID File Unit: 55879817

Microform: M1993

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