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Tinsley, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Tinsley – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46293586   NAID File Unit: 46293584     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19412206

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46293586

NAID File Unit: 46293584

Microform: M1992

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