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White, Willis – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis White – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38268882   NAID File Unit: 38268880     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478175

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38268882

NAID File Unit: 38268880

Microform: M1818

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