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Willis, George – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Willis – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38423734   NAID File Unit: 38423732     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487475

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March , 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: CANTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38423734

NAID File Unit: 38423732

Microform: M1818

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