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Overhall, John – Age 57, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Overhall – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45869249   NAID File Unit: 45869247     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443288

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jeffersonville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Hardin

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 57

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45869249

NAID File Unit: 45869247

Microform: M1823

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