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Berry, William S – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

William S Berry – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068100   NAID File Unit: 39068097     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400384

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Chester

Residence

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County born: 

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Record Info

NAID: 39068100

NAID File Unit: 39068097

Microform: M1821

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