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Mason, John Thomas – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Thomas Mason – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45867415   NAID File Unit: 45867412     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442620

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45867415

NAID File Unit: 45867412

Microform: M1823

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