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Crainshaw, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

William Crainshaw – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

NAID: 45605154   NAID File Unit: 45605152     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19401603

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29,

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Springfield

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45605154

NAID File Unit: 45605152

Microform: M1801

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