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Ellis, Square – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Square Ellis – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42449858   NAID File Unit: 42449856     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19420130

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42449858

NAID File Unit: 42449856

Microform: M1822

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