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Smith, William – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

William Smith – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38838185   NAID File Unit: 38838183     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19417360

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Edenton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38838185

NAID File Unit: 38838183

Microform: M1817

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