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

Thomas Williams – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814342   NAID File Unit: 38814339     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411820

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Duplin

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38814342

NAID File Unit: 38814339

Microform: M1817

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