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Forest, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, En-Gal

William Forest – 9th US Colored Infantry, En-Gal

NAID: 39097563   NAID File Unit: 39097560     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, En-Gal

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19413027

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Benedict

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39097563

NAID File Unit: 39097560

Microform: M1821

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