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Porter, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

John Porter – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53707901   NAID File Unit: 53707899     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19449728

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Sandy

Record Info

NAID: 53707901

NAID File Unit: 53707899

Microform: M1994

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