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Walker, Willis – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Walker – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38666190   NAID File Unit: 38666187     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496452

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 9,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: Woodford

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38666190

NAID File Unit: 38666187

Microform: M1818

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