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Ames, William – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William Ames – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55809858   NAID File Unit: 55809856     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19425183

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ELLINGTON

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: tobacconist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: light

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55809858

NAID File Unit: 55809856

Microform: M1993

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