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Olmstead, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William Olmstead – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55830558   NAID File Unit: 55830555     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19432480

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTSMOUTH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55830558

NAID File Unit: 55830555

Microform: M1993

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