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Putnam, John – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Putnam – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42501603   NAID File Unit: 42501601     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436803

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 42501603

NAID File Unit: 42501601

Microform: M1822

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