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Smith, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

John Smith – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55893173   NAID File Unit: 55893171     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19451646

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 9, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waverly

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55893173

NAID File Unit: 55893171

Microform: M1993

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