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Wetherton, Boyd – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Boyd Wetherton – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42475791   NAID File Unit: 42475789     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427371

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 21,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bledsoe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42475791

NAID File Unit: 42475789

Microform: M1822

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