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Garthen, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Garthen – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45760090   NAID File Unit: 45760087     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19404611

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmond

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Canadice

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45760090

NAID File Unit: 45760087

Microform: M1823

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