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Major, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William Major – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55827971   NAID File Unit: 55827969     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19431614

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Charles City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 4’ 113/4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55827971

NAID File Unit: 55827969

Microform: M1993

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