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Sweeney, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William Sweeney – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53633467   NAID File Unit: 53633464     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19425435

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1861

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1861

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Meadville

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53633467

NAID File Unit: 53633464

Microform: M1994

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