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Franklin, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Franklin – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55786538   NAID File Unit: 55786535     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416405

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55786538

NAID File Unit: 55786535

Microform: M1993

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