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Derby, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Derby – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38578190   NAID File Unit: 38578187     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492806

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38578190

NAID File Unit: 38578187

Microform: M1818

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