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Croston, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

William Croston – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53696168   NAID File Unit: 53696166     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19446170

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Sumter

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53696168

NAID File Unit: 53696166

Microform: M1994

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