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Cornish, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Henry Cornish – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42598732   NAID File Unit: 42598730     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19459640

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42598732

NAID File Unit: 42598730

Microform: M1822

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