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Potter, William – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Potter – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45772584   NAID File Unit: 45772582     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19411026

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: OYSTER BAY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45772584

NAID File Unit: 45772582

Microform: M1823

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