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Smith, Ceilus – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Ceilus Smith – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55766415   NAID File Unit: 55766413     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411144

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: North

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55766415

NAID File Unit: 55766413

Microform: M1993

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