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Mathews, William – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

William Mathews – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57008719   NAID File Unit: 57008717     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19432747

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Anne Arundel

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57008719

NAID File Unit: 57008717

Microform: M1824

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