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Ames, William B – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William B Ames – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56959390   NAID File Unit: 56959387     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19413688

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Sandusky City

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56959390

NAID File Unit: 56959387

Microform: M1824

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