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Ranson, William Henry – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Henry Ranson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38863701   NAID File Unit: 38863698     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19427992

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 11, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38863701

NAID File Unit: 38863698

Microform: M1817

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