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Winkfield, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Winkfield – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35841845   NAID File Unit: 35841843     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411847

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 4’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35841845

NAID File Unit: 35841843

Microform: M1819

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