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McElroy, Samuel – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Samuel McElroy – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57008949   NAID File Unit: 57008946     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19432831

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: evansville

Residence

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

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Farm

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57008949

NAID File Unit: 57008946

Microform: M1824

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