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Drake, Mark L – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Mark L Drake – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53617128   NAID File Unit: 53617125     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19418994

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Somerville

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53617128

NAID File Unit: 53617125

Microform: M1994

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