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Elgin, Spencer – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Spencer Elgin – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42555821   NAID File Unit: 42555819     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19454419

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hannibal

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42555821

NAID File Unit: 42555819

Microform: M1822

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