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Keller, August – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

August Keller – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080419   NAID File Unit: 39080417     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406446

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Albemarle

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39080419

NAID File Unit: 39080417

Microform: M1821

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