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Mason, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Mason – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56943969   NAID File Unit: 56943967     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406915

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 21, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31 Dist

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Mason

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56943969

NAID File Unit: 56943967

Microform: M1824

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