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Shaffer, William W – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William W Shaffer – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605887   NAID File Unit: 53605884     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415284

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmond

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 6’ 1/8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53605887

NAID File Unit: 53605884

Microform: M1994

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