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Smith, William – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William Smith – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56950142   NAID File Unit: 56950134     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19410041

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56950142

NAID File Unit: 56950134

Microform: M1824

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