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Tinsley, William J – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

William J Tinsley – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42585017   NAID File Unit: 42585014     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457895

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEXICO

Residence

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

County born: Anderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dark mulat

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42585017

NAID File Unit: 42585014

Microform: M1822

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