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Russell, Scott – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Scott Russell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083322   NAID File Unit: 39083319     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407893

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: ???

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39083322

NAID File Unit: 39083319

Microform: M1821

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