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Smith, William J – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

William J Smith – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56950185   NAID File Unit: 56950182     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19410050

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 14th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Utica

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56950185

NAID File Unit: 56950182

Microform: M1824

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