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Ransom, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

William Ransom – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45804647   NAID File Unit: 45804644     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19421018

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 4, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: GEORGETOWN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45804647

NAID File Unit: 45804644

Microform: M1823

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