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Sumner, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

William Sumner – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42533546   NAID File Unit: 42533544     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448478

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Musician

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 42533546

NAID File Unit: 42533544

Microform: M1822

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