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Burshell, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Burshell – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45753668   NAID File Unit: 45753666     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19401471

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

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Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

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

Record Info

NAID: 45753668

NAID File Unit: 45753666

Microform: M1823

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