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Whitlock, Obie – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Obie Whitlock – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535993   NAID File Unit: 42535991     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449295

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Simpson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42535993

NAID File Unit: 42535991

Microform: M1822

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