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Fonts, Sidney J – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Sidney J Fonts – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55627457   NAID File Unit: 55627455     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468209

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BURLINGTON

Residence

State born: Iowa

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55627457

NAID File Unit: 55627455

Microform: M2000

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