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

John Emerson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55491407   NAID File Unit: 55491404     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19461740

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Lake Providence

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55491407

NAID File Unit: 55491404

Microform: M2000

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