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Chism, Samuel – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Chism – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46273031   NAID File Unit: 46273028     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19402236

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norwich

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46273031

NAID File Unit: 46273028

Microform: M1992

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