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Vanross, Marcus – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Marcus Vanross – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42474877   NAID File Unit: 42474875     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19426962

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbia

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42474877

NAID File Unit: 42474875

Microform: M1822

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