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Smith, Robert F – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Robert F Smith – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39084846   NAID File Unit: 39084843     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408582

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: Stroudsburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39084846

NAID File Unit: 39084843

Microform: M1821

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