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Forrest, William H – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William H Forrest – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519589   NAID File Unit: 42519586     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444504

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42519589

NAID File Unit: 42519586

Microform: M1822

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