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Wells, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John Wells – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55807350   NAID File Unit: 55807341     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19423905

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Cabin Boy

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55807350

NAID File Unit: 55807341

Microform: M1993

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