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Birch, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

William H Birch – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45815985   NAID File Unit: 45815983     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19427000

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: DELAWARE

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45815985

NAID File Unit: 45815983

Microform: M1823

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