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King, Charles – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Charles King – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55527556   NAID File Unit: 55527553     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464251

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Plantation

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Bolivar

Town born: 

Occupation: Engineer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55527556

NAID File Unit: 55527553

Microform: M2000

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