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Williams, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Williams – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878218   NAID File Unit: 45878215     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446087

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FALL RIVER

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: JERSEY CITY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 45878218

NAID File Unit: 45878215

Microform: M1823

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