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Viel, Charles – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Charles Viel – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55806634   NAID File Unit: 55806631     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19423596

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Suffolk Co

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55806634

NAID File Unit: 55806631

Microform: M1993

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