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Tedrow, William W – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William W Tedrow – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410482   NAID File Unit: 38410480     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486702

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Pike

Town born: 

Occupation: Teacher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Fair

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38410482

NAID File Unit: 38410480

Microform: M1818

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