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Roe, Elrakins – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Elrakins Roe – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45774151   NAID File Unit: 45774149     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19411599

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12,

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45774151

NAID File Unit: 45774149

Microform: M1823

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