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Chew, William Henry – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Henry Chew – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35820504   NAID File Unit: 35820501     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19401992

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Artist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35820504

NAID File Unit: 35820501

Microform: M1819

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