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Williams, John – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Williams – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536409   NAID File Unit: 42536407     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449387

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Franklin

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536409

NAID File Unit: 42536407

Microform: M1822

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