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Military Service Record of John Hunter, 71st US Colored Infantry

John Hunter – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84383730   NAID File Unit: 84383728     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33752281

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alexandria

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Jasper

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84383730

NAID File Unit: 84383728

Microform: X

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