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Rockaway, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William H Rockaway – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53630809   NAID File Unit: 53630807     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19424283

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53630809

NAID File Unit: 53630807

Microform: M1994

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