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Mathews, Andrew – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Andrew Mathews – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39081953   NAID File Unit: 39081951     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407196

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 91/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39081953

NAID File Unit: 39081951

Microform: M1821

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