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McElmore, Belton – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 48th US colored Infantry

Belton McElmore – 48th US colored Infantry

NAID: 55369907   NAID File Unit: 55369905     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422759

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Montgomery

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Salisbury

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55369907

NAID File Unit: 55369905

Microform: M2000

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