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Couch, Austin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Austin Couch – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42486539   NAID File Unit: 42486536     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19432753

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Hopkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42486539

NAID File Unit: 42486536

Microform: M1822

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