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McGarthie, Archibald H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Archibald H McGarthie – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57090689   NAID File Unit: 57090687     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457012

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57090689

NAID File Unit: 57090687

Microform: M1824

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