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McDonald, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William McDonald – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38254680   NAID File Unit: 38254678     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477401

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Fair

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 38254680

NAID File Unit: 38254678

Microform: M1818

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