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Field, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

John Field – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39074456   NAID File Unit: 39074453     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403477

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: Kings

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39074456

NAID File Unit: 39074453

Microform: M1821

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