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Clay, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 29th US Colored Infantry

John Clay – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57078478   NAID File Unit: 57078475     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19453953

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jacksonville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Ostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57078478

NAID File Unit: 57078475

Microform: M1824

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