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Smith, William H – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

William H Smith – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57062994   NAID File Unit: 57062991     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19447695

Company: J

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BRIDGEPORT

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57062994

NAID File Unit: 57062991

Microform: M1824

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