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Odum, Stephen – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Stephen Odum – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55830458   NAID File Unit: 55830456     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432459

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55830458

NAID File Unit: 55830456

Microform: M1993

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