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McLaine, Simon – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Simon McLaine – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55529076   NAID File Unit: 55529074     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464363

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Monroe

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 55529076

NAID File Unit: 55529074

Microform: M2000

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