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Putnam, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

George Putnam – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45804576   NAID File Unit: 45804573     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19421002

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: 

Town born: JACKSONVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 45804576

NAID File Unit: 45804573

Microform: M1823

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