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Smith, Meshach – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

Meshach Smith – 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

NAID: 39132595   NAID File Unit: 39132593     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19429128

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December , 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39132595

NAID File Unit: 39132593

Microform: M1821

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