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Adams, William H – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William H Adams – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38568075   NAID File Unit: 38568072     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492245

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Jarvis

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Brn

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38568075

NAID File Unit: 38568072

Microform: M1818

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