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Henson, Samuel – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Henson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53621607   NAID File Unit: 53621604     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19420893

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Smyrna

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53621607

NAID File Unit: 53621604

Microform: M1994

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