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Leftridge, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Leftridge – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42496207   NAID File Unit: 42496205     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435585

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: middleport

Residence

State born: West Virginia (W. Va. or W.V.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42496207

NAID File Unit: 42496205

Microform: M1822

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