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Willson, Samuel – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Willson – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45811176   NAID File Unit: 45811174     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19423431

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: HORSE SHOE

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45811176

NAID File Unit: 45811174

Microform: M1823

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