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McKnight, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Mc-Tad

John McKnight – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Mc-Tad

NAID: 39142112   NAID File Unit: 39142109     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Mc-Tad

Regiment:  11 infantry

ID: 19432529

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Smith

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39142112

NAID File Unit: 39142109

Microform: M1821

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