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Douglas, Fred – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Fred Douglas – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53595901   NAID File Unit: 53595899     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413385

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Grainger

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53595901

NAID File Unit: 53595899

Microform: M1994

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