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Burk, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Burk – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45853555   NAID File Unit: 45853552     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438068

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Swampscott

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: Cambridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45853555

NAID File Unit: 45853552

Microform: M1823

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