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McElroy, Anderson – Age 46, Year: 1863 – 48th US colored Infantry

Anderson McElroy – 48th US colored Infantry

NAID: 55369919   NAID File Unit: 55369917     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19422716

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55369919

NAID File Unit: 55369917

Microform: M2000

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