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Smith, Willis – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Willis Smith – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35836947   NAID File Unit: 35836945     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409949

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 9, 1865

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Robinson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35836947

NAID File Unit: 35836945

Microform: M1819

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