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Willis, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Elijah Willis – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46296833   NAID File Unit: 46296831     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19413038

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4 1/21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46296833

NAID File Unit: 46296831

Microform: M1992

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