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Tyler, Elias – Age 21, Year: 1862 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Elias Tyler – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42585682   NAID File Unit: 42585680     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457995

Company: I

Year: 1862

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Hope

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rappahannock

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42585682

NAID File Unit: 42585680

Microform: M1822

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