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Hensley, Henry – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Hensley – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45862137   NAID File Unit: 45862135     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19440646

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Mariner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45862137

NAID File Unit: 45862135

Microform: M1823

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