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Smith, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Smith – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606525   NAID File Unit: 53606523     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415425

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 13, 1864

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Riply

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53606525

NAID File Unit: 53606523

Microform: M1994

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