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Graves, Edward – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Edward Graves – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56937021   NAID File Unit: 56937018     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403534

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31 District

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Flemingsburg

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56937021

NAID File Unit: 56937018

Microform: M1824

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