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Spessard, Andrew – Age 53, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Andrew Spessard – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606678   NAID File Unit: 53606676     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415484

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Clinton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 53

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53606678

NAID File Unit: 53606676

Microform: M1994

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