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Preston, William – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Preston – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45870657   NAID File Unit: 45870655     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19443804

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45870657

NAID File Unit: 45870655

Microform: M1823

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