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Spither, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Spither – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45896888   NAID File Unit: 45896886     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453443

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45896888

NAID File Unit: 45896886

Microform: M1823

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