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Williams, Napoleon – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Napoleon Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38467692   NAID File Unit: 38467689     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489538

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38467692

NAID File Unit: 38467689

Microform: M1818

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