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Mathews, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Mathews – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45867464   NAID File Unit: 45867461     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442659

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45867464

NAID File Unit: 45867461

Microform: M1823

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