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Murphy, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Murphy – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55797774   NAID File Unit: 55797772     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19420215

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BOSTON

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: BOSTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55797774

NAID File Unit: 55797772

Microform: M1993

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