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Military Service Record of William Cross, 71st US Colored Infantry

William Cross – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84381936   NAID File Unit: 84381934     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33770994

Company: D

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alexandria

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84381936

NAID File Unit: 84381934

Microform: X

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