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Elder, Samuel – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Elder – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57115759   NAID File Unit: 57115756     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19460515

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

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: 57115759

NAID File Unit: 57115756

Microform: M1824

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