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Wheeler, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

William Wheeler – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53687098   NAID File Unit: 53687095     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19441910

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53687098

NAID File Unit: 53687095

Microform: M1994

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