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Copeland, John H – Age 15, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John H Copeland – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594963   NAID File Unit: 53594961     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413266

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53594963

NAID File Unit: 53594961

Microform: M1994

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