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Finley, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

William Finley – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42489093   NAID File Unit: 42489091     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433593

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Stewart

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42489093

NAID File Unit: 42489091

Microform: M1822

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