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Coy, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

William Coy – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39072298   NAID File Unit: 39072295     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402413

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: November 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: claysville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39072298

NAID File Unit: 39072295

Microform: M1821

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