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Porter, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

William Porter – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42469646   NAID File Unit: 42469643     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19424633

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42469646

NAID File Unit: 42469643

Microform: M1822

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