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Adkin, William – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

William Adkin – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55414916   NAID File Unit: 55414914     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19440868

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Joseph

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55414916

NAID File Unit: 55414914

Microform: M2000

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