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McKnight, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William McKnight – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38490140   NAID File Unit: 38490137     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490739

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cliffton

Residence

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

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38490140

NAID File Unit: 38490137

Microform: M1818

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