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Massey, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Massey – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55795697   NAID File Unit: 55795694     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19419453

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Johnston

Town born: 

Occupation: Turpentine Maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55795697

NAID File Unit: 55795694

Microform: M1993

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