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Hilton, Matthew – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Matthew Hilton – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45911403   NAID File Unit: 45911401     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19457365

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Brighton

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 6’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45911403

NAID File Unit: 45911401

Microform: M1823

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