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Reed, Willis Joseph – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Willis Joseph Reed – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53630272   NAID File Unit: 53630270     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19424047

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterford

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 33/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53630272

NAID File Unit: 53630270

Microform: M1994

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