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Sowell, Henry – Age 38, Year: 1865 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Henry Sowell – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55375977   NAID File Unit: 55375975     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19425168

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: blakely

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbus

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55375977

NAID File Unit: 55375975

Microform: M2000

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