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Lincoln, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Lincoln – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55585545   NAID File Unit: 55585542     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466463

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pocahontus

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55585545

NAID File Unit: 55585542

Microform: M2000

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