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Christian, Jerdan – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Jerdan Christian – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55781909   NAID File Unit: 55781906     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19415260

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hampton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: New Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55781909

NAID File Unit: 55781906

Microform: M1993

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