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Grimes, Sawney – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Sawney Grimes – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53669410   NAID File Unit: 53669407     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437319

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Webster

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53669410

NAID File Unit: 53669407

Microform: M1994

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