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Bell, William Henry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

William Henry Bell – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55778446   NAID File Unit: 55778443     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414483

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Carteret

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55778446

NAID File Unit: 55778443

Microform: M1993

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