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McKay, Willis – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Willis McKay – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55500366   NAID File Unit: 55500364     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19462991

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 22, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hibben

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55500366

NAID File Unit: 55500364

Microform: M2000

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