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Fields, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

William Fields – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45792681   NAID File Unit: 45792678     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416520

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 22, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Beaufort

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Beaufort

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45792681

NAID File Unit: 45792678

Microform: M1823

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