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Clay, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Henry Clay – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594503   NAID File Unit: 53594500     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413175

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Burkville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53594503

NAID File Unit: 53594500

Microform: M1994

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