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Smith, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Charles Smith – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55892968   NAID File Unit: 55892965     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19451589

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55892968

NAID File Unit: 55892965

Microform: M1993

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