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Spencer, William H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William H Spencer – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38316307   NAID File Unit: 38316305     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481741

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Pontotoc

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38316307

NAID File Unit: 38316305

Microform: M1818

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