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Military Service Record of David Hester, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

David Hester – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107122929   NAID File Unit: 107122926     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33746825

Company: H

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Olathe

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107122929

NAID File Unit: 107122926

Microform: X

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