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Ventriss, Robert – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Robert Ventriss – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42506558   NAID File Unit: 42506556     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438579

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Dixon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: dk brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 42506558

NAID File Unit: 42506556

Microform: M1822

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