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Prior, John W – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

John W Prior – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57093426   NAID File Unit: 57093423     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457535

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Dover

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57093426

NAID File Unit: 57093423

Microform: M1824

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