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Smith, John H – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

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

NAID: 39084675   NAID File Unit: 39084672     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408561

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084675

NAID File Unit: 39084672

Microform: M1821

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