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Ellis, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

George Ellis – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596232   NAID File Unit: 53596230     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413477

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Covington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 53596232

NAID File Unit: 53596230

Microform: M1994

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