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Sillsby, William J – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

William J Sillsby – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55505261   NAID File Unit: 55505259     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463345

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55505261

NAID File Unit: 55505259

Microform: M2000

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