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Whitehurst, John – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

John Whitehurst – 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

NAID: 39136356   NAID File Unit: 39136353     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Vau-Wil

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19430439

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39136356

NAID File Unit: 39136353

Microform: M1821

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