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Wadkins, Robert – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Robert Wadkins – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42506662   NAID File Unit: 42506660     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438647

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cleveland

Residence

State born: 

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 111/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42506662

NAID File Unit: 42506660

Microform: M1822

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