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Stearns, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Stearns – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38264932   NAID File Unit: 38264930     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477975

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hawkins

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38264932

NAID File Unit: 38264930

Microform: M1818

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