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Smith, William H – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

William H Smith – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45896757   NAID File Unit: 45896754     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453406

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 28, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Philadelphia

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45896757

NAID File Unit: 45896754

Microform: M1823

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