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Miles, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

William Miles – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56975518   NAID File Unit: 56975515     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19417569

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cal

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Champaign

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56975518

NAID File Unit: 56975515

Microform: M1824

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