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Smith, William H – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William H Smith – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38809898   NAID File Unit: 38809896     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19410040

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Springfield

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38809898

NAID File Unit: 38809896

Microform: M1817

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