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Smith, Matthias – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 35th US Colored Infantry

Matthias Smith – 35th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46418409   NAID File Unit: 46418401     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 35th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  35 infantry

ID: 19454317

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: May 4, 1865

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Charleston

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46418409

NAID File Unit: 46418401

Microform: M1992

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