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Kelly, Jerry – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Jerry Kelly – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55527373   NAID File Unit: 55527371     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464285

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: PORT GIBSON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55527373

NAID File Unit: 55527371

Microform: M2000

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