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Jefferson, William J – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William J Jefferson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53623296   NAID File Unit: 53623294     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19421576

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53623296

NAID File Unit: 53623294

Microform: M1994

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