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Willett, John – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Willett – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536231   NAID File Unit: 42536229     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449353

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lollendale

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536231

NAID File Unit: 42536229

Microform: M1822

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