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Lynch, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Lynch – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38252983   NAID File Unit: 38252980     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477295

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Yorkville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38252983

NAID File Unit: 38252980

Microform: M1818

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