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Blevins, William – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Blevins – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38231752   NAID File Unit: 38231750     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476176

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Sullivan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38231752

NAID File Unit: 38231750

Microform: M1818

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