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Franklin, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Franklin – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38851040   NAID File Unit: 38851038     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422780

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38851040

NAID File Unit: 38851038

Microform: M1817

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