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Phenix, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Phenix – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45869994   NAID File Unit: 45869992     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443594

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45869994

NAID File Unit: 45869992

Microform: M1823

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