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Willis, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Willis – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878728   NAID File Unit: 45878725     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446159

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Westmoreland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45878728

NAID File Unit: 45878725

Microform: M1823

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