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Laws, William H – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

William H Laws – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080839   NAID File Unit: 39080837     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406711

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39080839

NAID File Unit: 39080837

Microform: M1821

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