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Portland, William Henry – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William Henry Portland – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46288091   NAID File Unit: 46288088     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19409991

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: [blank]

Town born: fishing

Occupation: Hackman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46288091

NAID File Unit: 46288088

Microform: M1992

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