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Hughes, William J – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

William J Hughes – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55860360   NAID File Unit: 55860358     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19439795

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55860360

NAID File Unit: 55860358

Microform: M1993

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