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Smith, John – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

John Smith – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084652   NAID File Unit: 39084649     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408488

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084652

NAID File Unit: 39084649

Microform: M1821

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