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James, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

William James – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55526271   NAID File Unit: 55526269     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464201

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 43/8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55526271

NAID File Unit: 55526269

Microform: M2000

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