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Willon, Joshua – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Joshua Willon – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42508267   NAID File Unit: 42508265     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19439103

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: [illegible]

Occupation: Mechanics

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42508267

NAID File Unit: 42508265

Microform: M1822

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