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Catlin, Alfred – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Alfred Catlin – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39071009   NAID File Unit: 39071006     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401721

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Pittsburgh

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39071009

NAID File Unit: 39071006

Microform: M1821

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