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Ward, John E – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

John E Ward – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087699   NAID File Unit: 39087696     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410009

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tarrytown

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39087699

NAID File Unit: 39087696

Microform: M1821

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