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Red, Mordecai – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Mordecai Red – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56978586   NAID File Unit: 56978583     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19418936

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Island

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56978586

NAID File Unit: 56978583

Microform: M1824

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