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Cartwright, Henry – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Henry Cartwright – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594229   NAID File Unit: 53594226     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413075

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: HUNTSVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: B.

Eye color: B.

Hair color: B.

Record Info

NAID: 53594229

NAID File Unit: 53594226

Microform: M1994

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