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Henry, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

William Henry – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55581575   NAID File Unit: 55581573     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466241

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Lynchburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55581575

NAID File Unit: 55581573

Microform: M2000

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