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Spencer, John – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

John Spencer – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085165   NAID File Unit: 39085163     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408738

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39085165

NAID File Unit: 39085163

Microform: M1821

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