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Holmes, William A – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William A Holmes – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38586606   NAID File Unit: 38586604     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493282

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 28,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: DRESDEN

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38586606

NAID File Unit: 38586604

Microform: M1818

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