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Sipple, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

John Sipple – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084234   NAID File Unit: 39084231     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408300

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084234

NAID File Unit: 39084231

Microform: M1821

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