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Sikes, William – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Sikes – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38314771   NAID File Unit: 38314768     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481638

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Memphis

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38314771

NAID File Unit: 38314768

Microform: M1818

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