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Colbert, Ambrose – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Ambrose Colbert – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42446102   NAID File Unit: 42446099     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19419014

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cherokee

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42446102

NAID File Unit: 42446099

Microform: M1822

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