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John, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

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

NAID: 39079199   NAID File Unit: 39079197     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405924

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39079199

NAID File Unit: 39079197

Microform: M1821

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