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Headley, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Headley – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45861978   NAID File Unit: 45861975     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19440508

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45861978

NAID File Unit: 45861975

Microform: M1823

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