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Turner, Elijah – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Turner – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55871017   NAID File Unit: 55871014     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19443773

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Queen Ann

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Queen Ann

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55871017

NAID File Unit: 55871014

Microform: M1993

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