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Smith, William Hank – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Hank Smith – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45873655   NAID File Unit: 45873652     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19444897

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 18, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45873655

NAID File Unit: 45873652

Microform: M1823

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