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Hill, Eli – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Eli Hill – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55789907   NAID File Unit: 55789904     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19417224

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Anson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55789907

NAID File Unit: 55789904

Microform: M1993

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