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Sterritt, William – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

William Sterritt – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38918068   NAID File Unit: 38918064     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443711

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Hancock

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38918068

NAID File Unit: 38918064

Microform: M1817

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