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Hamilton, William A – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William A Hamilton – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46278896   NAID File Unit: 46278893     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19405194

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Penn Yan

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Grey

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46278896

NAID File Unit: 46278893

Microform: M1992

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