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Howard, William – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

William Howard – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078126   NAID File Unit: 39078124     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405283

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Michigan (Mich.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39078126

NAID File Unit: 39078124

Microform: M1821

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