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Military Service Record of John Willison, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

John Willison – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107142663   NAID File Unit: 107142660     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33747174

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 27,

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Lincoln

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Washington

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: 107142663

NAID File Unit: 107142660

Microform: X

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