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Lincoln, Abraham – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Abraham Lincoln – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55528103   NAID File Unit: 55528100     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464288

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55528103

NAID File Unit: 55528100

Microform: M2000

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