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Franklin, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Franklin – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55786520   NAID File Unit: 55786517     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416398

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Onslow

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55786520

NAID File Unit: 55786517

Microform: M1993

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