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Smith, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Smith – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532685   NAID File Unit: 42532683     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448217

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Romaine

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42532685

NAID File Unit: 42532683

Microform: M1822

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