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Porter, William R – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William R Porter – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38646708   NAID File Unit: 38646706     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496090

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38646708

NAID File Unit: 38646706

Microform: M1818

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