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Smith, Ward – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Ward Smith – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57016313   NAID File Unit: 57016310     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19435075

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Wabash

Enlisted town: Wabash

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57016313

NAID File Unit: 57016310

Microform: M1824

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