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Hays, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Henry Hays – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53670315   NAID File Unit: 53670312     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437724

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camden

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Wheeling

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53670315

NAID File Unit: 53670312

Microform: M1994

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