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Metcalf, Mathew – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Mathew Metcalf – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42498618   NAID File Unit: 42498615     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436078

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42498618

NAID File Unit: 42498615

Microform: M1822

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