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Williams, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

John Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814073   NAID File Unit: 38814071     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411701

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Martin

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38814073

NAID File Unit: 38814071

Microform: M1817

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