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Putnam, Tupper – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Tupper Putnam – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55590382   NAID File Unit: 55590380     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466669

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55590382

NAID File Unit: 55590380

Microform: M2000

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