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Hamilton, William G H – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William G H Hamilton – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56937519   NAID File Unit: 56937517     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403710

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 8, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56937519

NAID File Unit: 56937517

Microform: M1824

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