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Sharp, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Sharp – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605987   NAID File Unit: 53605984     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415312

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bradley

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53605987

NAID File Unit: 53605984

Microform: M1994

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