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Niles, John B – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John B Niles – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53628160   NAID File Unit: 53628158     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423327

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Maine (Me.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTLAND

Residence

State born: Maine (Me.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTLAND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 53628160

NAID File Unit: 53628158

Microform: M1994

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