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Boon, William – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Boon – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38790175   NAID File Unit: 38790172     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19400372

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: minton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38790175

NAID File Unit: 38790172

Microform: M1817

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