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Fields, William Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

William Henry Fields – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55786066   NAID File Unit: 55786063     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416292

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pasquotank

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 55786066

NAID File Unit: 55786063

Microform: M1993

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