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Rivers, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William Rivers – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46289144   NAID File Unit: 46289141     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19410529

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Frederick

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 46289144

NAID File Unit: 46289141

Microform: M1992

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