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Betters, William H – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William H Betters – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45849137   NAID File Unit: 45849134     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19437337

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 45849137

NAID File Unit: 45849134

Microform: M1823

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