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Coon, William W – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William W Coon – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38576291   NAID File Unit: 38576289     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492709

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWBERN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38576291

NAID File Unit: 38576289

Microform: M1818

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