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Robertson, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Robertson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42531321   NAID File Unit: 42531318     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447832

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Lexington

Occupation: Cook

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42531321

NAID File Unit: 42531318

Microform: M1822

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