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Sovern, William H – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

William H Sovern – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53683982   NAID File Unit: 53683979     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440682

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 9, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Morristown

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53683982

NAID File Unit: 53683979

Microform: M1994

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