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Adkins, William – Age 39, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Adkins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42512008   NAID File Unit: 42512006     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19441522

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Harrison

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42512008

NAID File Unit: 42512006

Microform: M1822

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