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Sayles, Robert – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Robert Sayles – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835451   NAID File Unit: 35835449     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409165

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Harper's Ferry

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35835451

NAID File Unit: 35835449

Microform: M1819

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