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Willis, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

John Willis – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55511703   NAID File Unit: 55511701     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463659

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: July 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4 Mile Bridge

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Abbeville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55511703

NAID File Unit: 55511701

Microform: M2000

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