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Jefferson, Samuel – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Jefferson – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55553167   NAID File Unit: 55553165     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465239

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Gray

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55553167

NAID File Unit: 55553165

Microform: M2000

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