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Turpin, Robert – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Robert Turpin – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55536303   NAID File Unit: 55536301     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464686

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: November 17, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: millikens bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55536303

NAID File Unit: 55536301

Microform: M2000

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