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Samson, John – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Samson – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835283   NAID File Unit: 35835280     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409114

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MASONS LANDING

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35835283

NAID File Unit: 35835280

Microform: M1819

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