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Ford, Robert – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Robert Ford – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882332   NAID File Unit: 55882330     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447955

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greeneville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Davie

Town born: Davis

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55882332

NAID File Unit: 55882330

Microform: M1993

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