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Turner, Elias – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Elias Turner – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45876048   NAID File Unit: 45876045     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445525

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 3, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Dover

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45876048

NAID File Unit: 45876045

Microform: M1823

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