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Fortnight, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Fortnight – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795580   NAID File Unit: 38795578     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402964

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Princess Anne

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: blck

Hair color: blck

Record Info

NAID: 38795580

NAID File Unit: 38795578

Microform: M1817

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