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Leggins, William H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William H Leggins – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56943081   NAID File Unit: 56943079     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19406525

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 18TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56943081

NAID File Unit: 56943079

Microform: M1824

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