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Harris, Napoleon – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Napoleon Harris – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45796454   NAID File Unit: 45796451     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19417792

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Hilton Head

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45796454

NAID File Unit: 45796451

Microform: M1823

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