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Ward, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Ward – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812082   NAID File Unit: 38812079     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411070

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP HAMILTON

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38812082

NAID File Unit: 38812079

Microform: M1817

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