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Reed, John – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Reed – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45870994   NAID File Unit: 45870992     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443942

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Jamaica

County born: 

Town born: Kingston

Occupation: Soldier

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2 (½)“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45870994

NAID File Unit: 45870992

Microform: M1823

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