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Silons, William – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 28th US Colored Infantry

William Silons – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57015643   NAID File Unit: 57015640     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19434908

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Marion

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: [blank]

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57015643

NAID File Unit: 57015640

Microform: M1824

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