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Harris, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

William Harris – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35826252   NAID File Unit: 35826250     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19404589

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 3, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsburg

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black scar on left leg near knee

Eye color: Dark Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35826252

NAID File Unit: 35826250

Microform: M1819

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