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Olmstead, William – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

William Olmstead – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55761357   NAID File Unit: 55761355     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19408828

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Martha's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 55761357

NAID File Unit: 55761355

Microform: M1993

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