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Shields, William – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

William Shields – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42619884   NAID File Unit: 42619881     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19461720

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42619884

NAID File Unit: 42619881

Microform: M1822

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