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

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

NAID: 39067883   NAID File Unit: 39067880     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400353

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

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Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39067883

NAID File Unit: 39067880

Microform: M1821

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