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Commander, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

William Commander – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071838   NAID File Unit: 39071835     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402168

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 5, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Newbern

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39071838

NAID File Unit: 39071835

Microform: M1821

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