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May, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

William May – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55399990   NAID File Unit: 55399986     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435155

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55399990

NAID File Unit: 55399986

Microform: M2000

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