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Cotton, Willis – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Willis Cotton – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

NAID: 45605019   NAID File Unit: 45605016     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19401508

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 16,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 45605019

NAID File Unit: 45605016

Microform: M1801

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