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Drayton, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Henry Drayton – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45791726   NAID File Unit: 45791723     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416299

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Hog Island

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45791726

NAID File Unit: 45791723

Microform: M1823

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