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Franklin, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

William Franklin – 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55492075   NAID File Unit: 55492073     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 51st US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  51 infantry

ID: 19461800

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hope

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55492075

NAID File Unit: 55492073

Microform: M2000

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