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Beckwith, William – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Beckwith – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751252   NAID File Unit: 45751249     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400303

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Java

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45751252

NAID File Unit: 45751249

Microform: M1823

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