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Paxton, Samuel – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Paxton – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53680718   NAID File Unit: 53680716     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439729

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockbridge

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53680718

NAID File Unit: 53680716

Microform: M1994

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