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Ford, Robert – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Robert Ford – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56999489   NAID File Unit: 56999487     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19429256

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 56999489

NAID File Unit: 56999487

Microform: M1824

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