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Vinton, Edwin – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Edwin Vinton – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42534879   NAID File Unit: 42534876     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448874

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42534879

NAID File Unit: 42534876

Microform: M1822

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