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Henry, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Henry – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45762413   NAID File Unit: 45762411     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19405693

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York City

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45762413

NAID File Unit: 45762411

Microform: M1823

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