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Bess, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

William Bess – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46366370   NAID File Unit: 46366361     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19437213

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pulaski

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: 

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46366370

NAID File Unit: 46366361

Microform: M1992

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