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Mays, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Mays – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526702   NAID File Unit: 42526700     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446414

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42526702

NAID File Unit: 42526700

Microform: M1822

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