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Edwards, John W – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John W Edwards – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56966562   NAID File Unit: 56966560     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415008

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Athens

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56966562

NAID File Unit: 56966560

Microform: M1824

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