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Anderson, William A – Age 44, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William A Anderson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38368186   NAID File Unit: 38368184     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484075

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Granville

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Yellow

Record Info

NAID: 38368186

NAID File Unit: 38368184

Microform: M1818

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