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Ellison, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Ellison – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42518772   NAID File Unit: 42518769     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444207

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42518772

NAID File Unit: 42518769

Microform: M1822

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