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Russell, William L – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William L Russell – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35835223   NAID File Unit: 35835221     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409044

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Hagerstown

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 35835223

NAID File Unit: 35835221

Microform: M1819

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