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Galert, Wherry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Wherry Galert – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45759895   NAID File Unit: 45759893     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19404467

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Bath

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45759895

NAID File Unit: 45759893

Microform: M1823

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