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Fier, Olmstead – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Olmstead Fier – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45758982   NAID File Unit: 45758979     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19404062

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Elizabeth

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45758982

NAID File Unit: 45758979

Microform: M1823

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