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Sherman, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 29th US Colored Infantry

John Sherman – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57095816   NAID File Unit: 57095813     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19457972

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alton

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57095816

NAID File Unit: 57095813

Microform: M1824

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