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Roberts, William – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Roberts – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38600282   NAID File Unit: 38600280     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494074

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38600282

NAID File Unit: 38600280

Microform: M1818

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