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Akis, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Akis – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788340   NAID File Unit: 38788338     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399701

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38788340

NAID File Unit: 38788338

Microform: M1817

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