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Holmes, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

William Holmes – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55755328   NAID File Unit: 55755325     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19405976

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55755328

NAID File Unit: 55755325

Microform: M1993

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