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Smith, Willis – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Willis Smith – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53657205   NAID File Unit: 53657203     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19433942

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rome

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 53657205

NAID File Unit: 53657203

Microform: M1994

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