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Henry, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Henry – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38854227   NAID File Unit: 38854224     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19423988

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hanes Bluff

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Greenwood

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38854227

NAID File Unit: 38854224

Microform: M1817

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