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Holmes, William L – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

William L Holmes – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57049771   NAID File Unit: 57049768     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19444204

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norwich

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: NEWTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Col'd

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57049771

NAID File Unit: 57049768

Microform: M1824

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