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Ward, William E – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William E Ward – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535351   NAID File Unit: 42535348     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449031

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 28, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsboro

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 42535351

NAID File Unit: 42535348

Microform: M1822

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