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Williams, Samuel – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814297   NAID File Unit: 38814294     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411813

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Servt

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 38814297

NAID File Unit: 38814294

Microform: M1817

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