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Spriggs, Elwood – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Elwood Spriggs – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46324974   NAID File Unit: 46324971     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19420887

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 25, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Trenton

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46324974

NAID File Unit: 46324971

Microform: M1992

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