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Willis, Phillip – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Phillip Willis – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955388   NAID File Unit: 56955385     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412121

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31ST DISTRICT

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 103/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56955388

NAID File Unit: 56955385

Microform: M1824

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