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Melburn, George W – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

George W Melburn – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45867796   NAID File Unit: 45867793     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19442771

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Cecil

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

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: 45867796

NAID File Unit: 45867793

Microform: M1823

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