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March, Edward – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Edward March – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601586   NAID File Unit: 53601584     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414311

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Roanoke

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53601586

NAID File Unit: 53601584

Microform: M1994

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