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Westley, Ely – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Ely Westley – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45781095   NAID File Unit: 45781092     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413473

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 30th District

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45781095

NAID File Unit: 45781092

Microform: M1823

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