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Trotter, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Robert Trotter – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42534480   NAID File Unit: 42534478     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448751

Company: k

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbia

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42534480

NAID File Unit: 42534478

Microform: M1822

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