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Burhens, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William H Burhens – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56931985   NAID File Unit: 56931982     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401085

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Ulster

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56931985

NAID File Unit: 56931982

Microform: M1824

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