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Contee, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Contee – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45755333   NAID File Unit: 45755330     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19402255

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45755333

NAID File Unit: 45755330

Microform: M1823

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