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Pointers, Aaron – Age 46, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Aaron Pointers – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55890893   NAID File Unit: 55890890     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19450829

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Decatur

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55890893

NAID File Unit: 55890890

Microform: M1993

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