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Slater, Robert – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Robert Slater – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084378   NAID File Unit: 39084376     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408414

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [unclear]

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39084378

NAID File Unit: 39084376

Microform: M1821

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