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Turnley, John – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

John Turnley – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42506157   NAID File Unit: 42506153     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438472

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarks

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Spotsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42506157

NAID File Unit: 42506153

Microform: M1822

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