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Potter, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William Potter – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53629799   NAID File Unit: 53629796     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19423776

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEADVILLE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53629799

NAID File Unit: 53629796

Microform: M1994

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