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Sorden, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

William Sorden – 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

NAID: 39085090   NAID File Unit: 39085087     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Smi-Tim

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408726

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smyrna

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39085090

NAID File Unit: 39085087

Microform: M1821

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