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Edwards, William – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Edwards – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45758633   NAID File Unit: 45758631     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19403759

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 3, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 8TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Stevedore

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45758633

NAID File Unit: 45758631

Microform: M1823

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