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Tolmer, Robert – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Robert Tolmer – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39086671   NAID File Unit: 39086668     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409463

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Shenandoah

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39086671

NAID File Unit: 39086668

Microform: M1821

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