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Skafe, John Thomas – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

John Thomas Skafe – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22322864   NAID File Unit: 22322861     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475500

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

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: 22322864

NAID File Unit: 22322861

Microform: M1818

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