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Howell, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

William Howell – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22312021   NAID File Unit: 22312019     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474921

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22312021

NAID File Unit: 22312019

Microform: M1818

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