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Jenifer, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Jenifer – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45863798   NAID File Unit: 45863796     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19441203

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 28, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45863798

NAID File Unit: 45863796

Microform: M1823

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