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Elum, John – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

John Elum – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55491376   NAID File Unit: 55491374     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19461725

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4 Mile Bridge

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Burlin

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55491376

NAID File Unit: 55491374

Microform: M2000

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