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Mitchell, Willis – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Willis Mitchell – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55556833   NAID File Unit: 55556829     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465393

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55556833

NAID File Unit: 55556829

Microform: M2000

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