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Best, William – Age 39, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Boo

William Best – 10th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Boo

NAID: 39119483   NAID File Unit: 39119480     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Boo

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19424064

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39119483

NAID File Unit: 39119480

Microform: M1821

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