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Dier, Oliver – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Oliver Dier – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55521681   NAID File Unit: 55521679     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463999

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: Blackwood

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55521681

NAID File Unit: 55521679

Microform: M2000

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