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Preston, Griffin – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Griffin Preston – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55403057   NAID File Unit: 55403055     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435844

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Milliken's Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55403057

NAID File Unit: 55403055

Microform: M2000

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