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McWilliams, Marion – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Marion McWilliams – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53602210   NAID File Unit: 53602208     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414413

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53602210

NAID File Unit: 53602208

Microform: M1994

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