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Potus, John – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

John Potus – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55831527   NAID File Unit: 55831524     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432787

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newberne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: 

Occupation: Printer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: light

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 55831527

NAID File Unit: 55831524

Microform: M1993

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