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Ross, Robert – Age 15, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Robert Ross – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55591753   NAID File Unit: 55591750     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466720

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: Terrebonne

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Terrebonne

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55591753

NAID File Unit: 55591750

Microform: M2000

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