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Basmore, Willis – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Willis Basmore – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38703659   NAID File Unit: 38703656     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19498588

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plymouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Birtie

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38703659

NAID File Unit: 38703656

Microform: M1818

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