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Soyle, Robert – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Robert Soyle – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35837042   NAID File Unit: 35837040     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409979

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Northumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 35837042

NAID File Unit: 35837040

Microform: M1819

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