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Henderson, John – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Henderson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53598400   NAID File Unit: 53598397     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413848

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June ???, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Cottersville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53598400

NAID File Unit: 53598397

Microform: M1994

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