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Martin, John – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

John Martin – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55399758   NAID File Unit: 55399755     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435124

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55399758

NAID File Unit: 55399755

Microform: M2000

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