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Lester, William H – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

William H Lester – 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

NAID: 39080924   NAID File Unit: 39080921     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Joh-Loc

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19406675

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: DRYDEN

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39080924

NAID File Unit: 39080921

Microform: M1821

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