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Ward, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Ward – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35839785   NAID File Unit: 35839782     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411221

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Beaufort

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Quadroon

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35839785

NAID File Unit: 35839782

Microform: M1819

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