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Hamilton, Primus – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Primus Hamilton – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45761480   NAID File Unit: 45761478     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19405240

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 45761480

NAID File Unit: 45761478

Microform: M1823

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