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Williams, Washington – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Washington Williams – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55896396   NAID File Unit: 55896394     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19452772

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Greeneville

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Newberry

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55896396

NAID File Unit: 55896394

Microform: M1993

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