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Shanklin, Willard S – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Willard S Shanklin – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083902   NAID File Unit: 39083899     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19408249

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HOLLIDAYSBURG

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39083902

NAID File Unit: 39083899

Microform: M1821

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