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Ghale, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Ghale – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55820091   NAID File Unit: 55820088     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428982

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55820091

NAID File Unit: 55820088

Microform: M1993

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