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Hamilton, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William H Hamilton – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56937542   NAID File Unit: 56937540     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403715

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 26th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56937542

NAID File Unit: 56937540

Microform: M1824

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