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Harrington, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Harrington – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56937757   NAID File Unit: 56937755     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19403885

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 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: Porter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56937757

NAID File Unit: 56937755

Microform: M1824

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