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Van Allen, Samuel – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Van Allen – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45836797   NAID File Unit: 45836795     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19434079

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Bergen

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45836797

NAID File Unit: 45836795

Microform: M1823

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