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Letcher, Luke – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Luke Letcher – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55863177   NAID File Unit: 55863174     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19440619

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Montgomery

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55863177

NAID File Unit: 55863174

Microform: M1993

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