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Forbbs, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Forbbs – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55786307   NAID File Unit: 55786305     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416339

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: drk

Record Info

NAID: 55786307

NAID File Unit: 55786305

Microform: M1993

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