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Hamlin, Rail – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Rail Hamlin – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55364661   NAID File Unit: 55364659     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19420523

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Providence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Schoalitt

Occupation: Wagoner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55364661

NAID File Unit: 55364659

Microform: M2000

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