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Summers, Obediah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Obediah Summers – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42583175   NAID File Unit: 42583172     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457714

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandotte

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Clay

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 42583175

NAID File Unit: 42583172

Microform: M1822

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