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

William McKinney – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38255291   NAID File Unit: 38255288     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477428

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 6’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blrown

Record Info

NAID: 38255291

NAID File Unit: 38255288

Microform: M1818

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