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Ford, William – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Ford – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45859120   NAID File Unit: 45859118     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19439752

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Warrenton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45859120

NAID File Unit: 45859118

Microform: M1823

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