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Britt, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Britt – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817963   NAID File Unit: 35817960     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400832

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Black. 2 small fingers on right hand.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35817963

NAID File Unit: 35817960

Microform: M1819

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