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Knight, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Knight – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56942735   NAID File Unit: 56942733     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406402

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: Miller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56942735

NAID File Unit: 56942733

Microform: M1824

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