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Willis, James – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

James Willis – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973431   NAID File Unit: 38973428     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458827

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 26, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frankfort

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973431

NAID File Unit: 38973428

Microform: M1817

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