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Vaughn, Oscar – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Oscar Vaughn – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42506513   NAID File Unit: 42506511     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438568

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42506513

NAID File Unit: 42506511

Microform: M1822

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