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Van Horn, William H – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William H Van Horn – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53634826   NAID File Unit: 53634824     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19426155

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SCRANTON

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: ELIZABETH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53634826

NAID File Unit: 53634824

Microform: M1994

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