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Waters, Silas – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Silas Waters – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55562875   NAID File Unit: 55562873     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465627

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PINE BLUFF

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55562875

NAID File Unit: 55562873

Microform: M2000

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