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Tensley, Major – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Major Tensley – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42473690   NAID File Unit: 42473687     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426449

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42473690

NAID File Unit: 42473687

Microform: M1822

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