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Bradford, Willis – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Willis Bradford – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55330465   NAID File Unit: 55330463     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19400445

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Cleveland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55330465

NAID File Unit: 55330463

Microform: M2000

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