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Smith, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Smith – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45873599   NAID File Unit: 45873596     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444880

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45873599

NAID File Unit: 45873596

Microform: M1823

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