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Archer, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

William Archer – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39067023   NAID File Unit: 39067020     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399894

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39067023

NAID File Unit: 39067020

Microform: M1821

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