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Bird, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Bird – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38845065   NAID File Unit: 38845063     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420355

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38845065

NAID File Unit: 38845063

Microform: M1817

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