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Mews, William – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Mews – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45769662   NAID File Unit: 45769659     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19409485

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45769662

NAID File Unit: 45769659

Microform: M1823

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