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Cummings, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Edward Cummings – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45791024   NAID File Unit: 45791021     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416127

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 15, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: charleston

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Wadmalaw

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45791024

NAID File Unit: 45791021

Microform: M1823

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