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Christy, William – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

William Christy – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45790296   NAID File Unit: 45790293     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19415940

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45790296

NAID File Unit: 45790293

Microform: M1823

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