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Van Lear, William – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

William Van Lear – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46294336   NAID File Unit: 46294324     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19412337

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27,

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: jerico

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 46294336

NAID File Unit: 46294324

Microform: M1992

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