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Abel, William – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Abel – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38271236   NAID File Unit: 38271234     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19478285

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38271236

NAID File Unit: 38271234

Microform: M1818

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