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Shields, William S – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

William S Shields – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55868084   NAID File Unit: 55868081     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442581

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 27,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Talbot

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55868084

NAID File Unit: 55868081

Microform: M1993

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