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Greene, William – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

William Greene – 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

NAID: 39075879   NAID File Unit: 39075877     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Fin-Hal

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404158

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39075879

NAID File Unit: 39075877

Microform: M1821

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