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Hunt, Solomon – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Solomon Hunt – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42522861   NAID File Unit: 42522859     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445415

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1865

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Springfield

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42522861

NAID File Unit: 42522859

Microform: M1822

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