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Sly, Elton – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Elton Sly – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42620578   NAID File Unit: 42620575     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461811

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Charles

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 93/8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42620578

NAID File Unit: 42620575

Microform: M1822

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