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Oliver, William – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Oliver – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42528880   NAID File Unit: 42528878     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19447002

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alliance

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Mahoning

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 42528880

NAID File Unit: 42528878

Microform: M1822

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