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Boston, William H – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William H Boston – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45850340   NAID File Unit: 45850338     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19437518

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 45850340

NAID File Unit: 45850338

Microform: M1823

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