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Waters, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

John Waters – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

NAID: 39115453   NAID File Unit: 39115450     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19422949

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Anna Messex

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39115453

NAID File Unit: 39115450

Microform: M1821

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