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Kinght, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

John Kinght – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080675   NAID File Unit: 39080673     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406651

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Dk.

Record Info

NAID: 39080675

NAID File Unit: 39080673

Microform: M1821

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