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Martin, Henry – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Henry Martin – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55528562   NAID File Unit: 55528560     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464331

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 10,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55528562

NAID File Unit: 55528560

Microform: M2000

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