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Willis, John – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Willis – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56985786   NAID File Unit: 56985784     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19421987

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Lorain

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56985786

NAID File Unit: 56985784

Microform: M1824

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