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Riley, William – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

William Riley – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55801251   NAID File Unit: 55801249     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19421822

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roanoke

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Tyrrell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55801251

NAID File Unit: 55801249

Microform: M1993

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