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O’Neil, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William O'Neil – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56945527   NAID File Unit: 56945525     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19407668

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: ALBANY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56945527

NAID File Unit: 56945525

Microform: M1824

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