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Sylvester, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

William Sylvester – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55767858   NAID File Unit: 55767855     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19411685

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: Washington

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: BEAUFORT

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55767858

NAID File Unit: 55767855

Microform: M1993

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