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Surls, John – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Surls – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45897249   NAID File Unit: 45897246     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453557

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 27, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pottsville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Schuylkill

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 45897249

NAID File Unit: 45897246

Microform: M1823

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