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Porterfield, Jefferson – Age 38, Year: 1864 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Jefferson Porterfield – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55503225   NAID File Unit: 55503223     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463209

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 8, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55503225

NAID File Unit: 55503223

Microform: M2000

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