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Porter, William H – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William H Porter – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38598155   NAID File Unit: 38598152     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19493932

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38598155

NAID File Unit: 38598152

Microform: M1818

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