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Lafayette, George – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

George Lafayette – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55398355   NAID File Unit: 55398353     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19434749

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55398355

NAID File Unit: 55398353

Microform: M2000

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