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Preston, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

John Preston – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55763444   NAID File Unit: 55763442     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19409807

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Fortress Monroe

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ 11/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55763444

NAID File Unit: 55763442

Microform: M1993

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