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Austin, William – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William Austin – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53611207   NAID File Unit: 53611204     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19416699

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: curly

Record Info

NAID: 53611207

NAID File Unit: 53611204

Microform: M1994

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