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Keith, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Henry Keith – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080387   NAID File Unit: 39080384     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406439

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Cecil

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39080387

NAID File Unit: 39080384

Microform: M1821

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