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Lively, Elijah – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Lively – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55827513   NAID File Unit: 55827509     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19431521

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW MARKET

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Middlesex

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55827513

NAID File Unit: 55827509

Microform: M1993

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