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Riley, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

William Riley – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38745267   NAID File Unit: 38745265     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19501082

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38745267

NAID File Unit: 38745265

Microform: M1818

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