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Brettan, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Brettan – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817983   NAID File Unit: 35817980     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400834

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frederica

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35817983

NAID File Unit: 35817980

Microform: M1819

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