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Smith, William H – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William H Smith – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56950166   NAID File Unit: 56950163     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19410043

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Waverly

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56950166

NAID File Unit: 56950163

Microform: M1824

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