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Van Slyck, Samuel – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Van Slyck – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45779879   NAID File Unit: 45779877     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413171

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 14th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New Baltimore

Occupation: Gardener

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45779879

NAID File Unit: 45779877

Microform: M1823

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