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Cropp, Eldridge – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Eldridge Cropp – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45856306   NAID File Unit: 45856304     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438933

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rappahannock

Town born: Rappahannock

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45856306

NAID File Unit: 45856304

Microform: M1823

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