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Van Liew, William T – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

William T Van Liew – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57066053   NAID File Unit: 57066051     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19448631

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Brown Brook

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57066053

NAID File Unit: 57066051

Microform: M1824

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