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Slaughter, Silas – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Silas Slaughter – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53683112   NAID File Unit: 53683109     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440450

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Point Pleasant

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Putnam

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53683112

NAID File Unit: 53683109

Microform: M1994

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