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Harris, William – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

William Harris – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55788974   NAID File Unit: 55788972     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416912

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Hanover

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55788974

NAID File Unit: 55788972

Microform: M1993

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