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Hunter, Matthew – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 48nd US Colored Infantry

Matthew Hunter – 48nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55366560   NAID File Unit: 55366557     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19421318

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Lake Washington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55366560

NAID File Unit: 55366557

Microform: M2000

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