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Military Service Record of Michael Silkins, 101st US Colored Infantry

Michael Silkins – 101st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 83617731   NAID File Unit: 83617729     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 101st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  101 infantry

ID: 33664149

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Liberty

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 83617731

NAID File Unit: 83617729

Microform: X

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