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Vickers, Edward W – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Edward W Vickers – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087272   NAID File Unit: 39087269     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19409791

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39087272

NAID File Unit: 39087269

Microform: M1821

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