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South, George – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

George South – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085142   NAID File Unit: 39085140     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408735

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: TRENTON

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39085142

NAID File Unit: 39085140

Microform: M1821

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