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Williamson, Preston – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Preston Williamson – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53713954   NAID File Unit: 53713952     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19451662

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: April 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: LEXINGTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53713954

NAID File Unit: 53713952

Microform: M1994

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