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Adams, William W – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 39th US Colored Infantry

William W Adams – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55843006   NAID File Unit: 55843003     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19435816

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Talbot

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Caroline

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55843006

NAID File Unit: 55843003

Microform: M1993

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