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Porter, Samuel – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Porter – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56946542   NAID File Unit: 56946539     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408237

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Flushing

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56946542

NAID File Unit: 56946539

Microform: M1824

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