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Lindsay, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

William Lindsay – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42571226   NAID File Unit: 42571223     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456309

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hannibal

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42571226

NAID File Unit: 42571223

Microform: M1822

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