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McMithus, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Henry McMithus – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55342831   NAID File Unit: 55342828     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19406734

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Mississippi

County born: Hernando

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55342831

NAID File Unit: 55342828

Microform: M2000

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