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Henry, John Lewis – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John Lewis Henry – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53621508   NAID File Unit: 53621506     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19420834

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ELIZABETH

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: PISCATAWAY

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53621508

NAID File Unit: 53621506

Microform: M1994

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