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Spate, Willis – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Willis Spate – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55835943   NAID File Unit: 55835940     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19434003

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWBERN

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55835943

NAID File Unit: 55835940

Microform: M1993

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