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Waters, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Waters – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56953621   NAID File Unit: 56953619     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411582

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Geneva

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Venice

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56953621

NAID File Unit: 56953619

Microform: M1824

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