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Mathews, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

William Mathews – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53704697   NAID File Unit: 53704694     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19448688

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mount Sterling

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Pike

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53704697

NAID File Unit: 53704694

Microform: M1994

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