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Wharton, William – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

William Wharton – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39088244   NAID File Unit: 39088242     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410305

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39088244

NAID File Unit: 39088242

Microform: M1821

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