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Powell, John H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John H Powell – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772605   NAID File Unit: 45772603     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19411028

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: goshen

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45772605

NAID File Unit: 45772603

Microform: M1823

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