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Military Service Record of John H Smith, 70th US Colored Infantry

John H Smith – 70th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84377828   NAID File Unit: 84377825     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 70th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  70 infantry

ID: 33761458

Company: A

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Concordia

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 84377828

NAID File Unit: 84377825

Microform: X

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