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Hamilton, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

William Hamilton – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45796326   NAID File Unit: 45796323     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19417704

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Hilton Head

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45796326

NAID File Unit: 45796323

Microform: M1823

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