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Waples, John M – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

John M Waples – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45924950   NAID File Unit: 45924947     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19459296

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmhand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45924950

NAID File Unit: 45924947

Microform: M1823

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