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Hester, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

William Hester – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57003145   NAID File Unit: 57003142     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19430637

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: Indianapolis

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57003145

NAID File Unit: 57003142

Microform: M1824

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