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Scales, William – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Scales – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38693988   NAID File Unit: 38693985     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19498070

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38693988

NAID File Unit: 38693985

Microform: M1818

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