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West, Samuel – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Samuel West – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45781065   NAID File Unit: 45781064     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413469

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 13th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Ulster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45781065

NAID File Unit: 45781064

Microform: M1823

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