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Lingston, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

John Lingston – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39081194   NAID File Unit: 39081191     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406891

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39081194

NAID File Unit: 39081191

Microform: M1821

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