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Smith, William L – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

William L Smith – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

NAID: 45620559   NAID File Unit: 45620557     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Smith-Thompson

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19409091

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Quincy

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45620559

NAID File Unit: 45620557

Microform: M1801

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