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

Jeremiah Writings – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107143152   NAID File Unit: 107143149     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33747164

Company: D

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107143152

NAID File Unit: 107143149

Microform: X

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