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Williams, Charles – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Charles Williams – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22327188   NAID File Unit: 22327185     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475720

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hamilton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 22327188

NAID File Unit: 22327185

Microform: M1818

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