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Strayhorn, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Strayhorn – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55614040   NAID File Unit: 55614038     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467661

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20,

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Maury

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55614040

NAID File Unit: 55614038

Microform: M2000

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