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Sanford, William H – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William H Sanford – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38601148   NAID File Unit: 38601145     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494119

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: little york

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38601148

NAID File Unit: 38601145

Microform: M1818

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