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Hamilton, William – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Hamilton – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53597868   NAID File Unit: 53597865     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413754

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greenupsburg

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Bath

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53597868

NAID File Unit: 53597865

Microform: M1994

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