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Matthew, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Matthew – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45769201   NAID File Unit: 45769198     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19409138

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 18TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45769201

NAID File Unit: 45769198

Microform: M1823

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