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Briggs, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Boo-Car

William Briggs – 10th US Colored Infantry, Boo-Car

NAID: 39120414   NAID File Unit: 39120412     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Boo-Car

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19424509

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39120414

NAID File Unit: 39120412

Microform: M1821

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