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Lighter, William – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Lighter – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38858907   NAID File Unit: 38858905     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19426048

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: haines bluff

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38858907

NAID File Unit: 38858905

Microform: M1817

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