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Devan, William H – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

William H Devan – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073249   NAID File Unit: 39073247     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402841

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Gettysburgh

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 39073249

NAID File Unit: 39073247

Microform: M1821

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