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Potter, William Henry – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Henry Potter – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45870475   NAID File Unit: 45870473     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443756

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Augusta

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45870475

NAID File Unit: 45870473

Microform: M1823

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