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Chamlis, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

William Chamlis – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55519864   NAID File Unit: 55519861     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463929

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Delhi

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55519864

NAID File Unit: 55519861

Microform: M2000

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