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Otey, Moses B – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Moses B Otey – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42528979   NAID File Unit: 42528976     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447051

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42528979

NAID File Unit: 42528976

Microform: M1822

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