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Franklin, George – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

George Franklin – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489425   NAID File Unit: 42489423     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433628

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42489425

NAID File Unit: 42489423

Microform: M1822

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