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Smith, William B – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William B Smith – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38809878   NAID File Unit: 38809875     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410036

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: light

Eye color: brown

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38809878

NAID File Unit: 38809875

Microform: M1817

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