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Taswell, William H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William H Taswell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46292462   NAID File Unit: 46292460     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19411876

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 43/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46292462

NAID File Unit: 46292460

Microform: M1992

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