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Handy, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

John Handy – 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

NAID: 39127018   NAID File Unit: 39127016     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, For-Hit

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19427352

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chincoteague Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Horn Town

Occupation: Oysterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

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: 39127018

NAID File Unit: 39127016

Microform: M1821

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