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McCombs, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Henry McCombs – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42497978   NAID File Unit: 42497975     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435930

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42497978

NAID File Unit: 42497975

Microform: M1822

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