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Maxwell, John – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

John Maxwell – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45801103   NAID File Unit: 45801101     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19419587

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 29, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: SAVANNAH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45801103

NAID File Unit: 45801101

Microform: M1823

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