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Franklin, Doctor – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Doctor Franklin – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882563   NAID File Unit: 55882561     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448031

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Chatham

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55882563

NAID File Unit: 55882561

Microform: M1993

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