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Cox, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

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

NAID: 55521150   NAID File Unit: 55521147     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463984

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 13, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: grand gulf

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55521150

NAID File Unit: 55521147

Microform: M2000

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