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Young, William – Age 41, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

William Young – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38419282   NAID File Unit: 38419279     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487246

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Edgefield

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 4’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38419282

NAID File Unit: 38419279

Microform: M1818

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