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Smith, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Smith – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42532882   NAID File Unit: 42532879     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448279

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 42532882

NAID File Unit: 42532879

Microform: M1822

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