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Smith, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Smith – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45873191   NAID File Unit: 45873188     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444726

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45873191

NAID File Unit: 45873188

Microform: M1823

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