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Marsh, William – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

William Marsh – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39081744   NAID File Unit: 39081741     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407095

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Somerville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39081744

NAID File Unit: 39081741

Microform: M1821

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