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Smith, Willis – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Willis Smith – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38866810   NAID File Unit: 38866808     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428941

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Holmes

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38866810

NAID File Unit: 38866808

Microform: M1817

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