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Gordell, Willis – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Willis Gordell – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55425710   NAID File Unit: 55425708     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19450512

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 19, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55425710

NAID File Unit: 55425708

Microform: M2000

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