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Smith, Willis – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Willis Smith – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42582396   NAID File Unit: 42582393     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19457646

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Macon

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Randolph

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42582396

NAID File Unit: 42582393

Microform: M1822

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