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Miller, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

John Miller – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082841   NAID File Unit: 39082839     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407638

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Westchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Jersey

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39082841

NAID File Unit: 39082839

Microform: M1821

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