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Francis, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Francis – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56935815   NAID File Unit: 56935812     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19402991

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 26, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 27TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56935815

NAID File Unit: 56935812

Microform: M1824

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