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Wells, William H – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William H Wells – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38667434   NAID File Unit: 38667431     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496517

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: bowling green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Hart

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38667434

NAID File Unit: 38667431

Microform: M1818

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