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Chapman, Elijah – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Chapman – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55332220   NAID File Unit: 55332218     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19401293

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 19, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: Mobile

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55332220

NAID File Unit: 55332218

Microform: M2000

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