William Riley Benton Myers – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38690453 NAID File Unit: 38690450 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 13 artillery
ID: 19497824
Company: B
Year: 1865
Year Enlisted: 1865
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: May 15, 1865
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Bowling Green
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Lyon
Town born:
Occupation: Carpenter
Physical Characteristics
Age: 20
Height: 5’ 31/2“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38690453
NAID File Unit: 38690450
Microform: M1818
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