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Wills, John H – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John H Wills – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878766   NAID File Unit: 45878763     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446204

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 4, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45878766

NAID File Unit: 45878763

Microform: M1823

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