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Howard, Edward L – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Edward L Howard – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57085703   NAID File Unit: 57085698     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19455963

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Upper Alton

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57085703

NAID File Unit: 57085698

Microform: M1824

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