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Cephas, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

William Cephas – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

NAID: 45604171   NAID File Unit: 45604169     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19401103

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 23,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45604171

NAID File Unit: 45604169

Microform: M1801

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