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Powell, Mitchel – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Mitchel Powell – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55590050   NAID File Unit: 55590048     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466661

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55590050

NAID File Unit: 55590048

Microform: M2000

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