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Olney, Charles – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Charles Olney – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55798856   NAID File Unit: 55798854     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19420708

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 18, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55798856

NAID File Unit: 55798854

Microform: M1993

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