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Adams, William H – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

William H Adams – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066340   NAID File Unit: 39066337     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399717

Company: J

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39066340

NAID File Unit: 39066337

Microform: M1821

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