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Henry, Willis – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Willis Henry – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55525199   NAID File Unit: 55525197     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464145

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 10, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rocky Spring

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Vicksburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55525199

NAID File Unit: 55525197

Microform: M2000

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