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Speers, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

William Speers – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53710620   NAID File Unit: 53710617     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19450663

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53710620

NAID File Unit: 53710617

Microform: M1994

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