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Mathews, William – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Mathews – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38302912   NAID File Unit: 38302910     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480743

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38302912

NAID File Unit: 38302910

Microform: M1818

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