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Franklin, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Franklin – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38241773   NAID File Unit: 38241771     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476733

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Knox

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38241773

NAID File Unit: 38241771

Microform: M1818

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