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

William Boyer – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068670   NAID File Unit: 39068668     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400699

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

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Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Lycoming

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068670

NAID File Unit: 39068668

Microform: M1821

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