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Smith, William J – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

William J Smith – 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

NAID: 39132875   NAID File Unit: 39132872     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Savo-Spad

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19429248

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Powhatan

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 39132875

NAID File Unit: 39132872

Microform: M1821

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