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Betson, William – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Betson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38570846   NAID File Unit: 38570844     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492390

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38570846

NAID File Unit: 38570844

Microform: M1818

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