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Matthews, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Henry Matthews – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57054768   NAID File Unit: 57054765     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19445617

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: Hartford

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57054768

NAID File Unit: 57054765

Microform: M1824

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