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Willis, James – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

James Willis – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42588111   NAID File Unit: 42588109     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19458370

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Hope

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Lincoln

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42588111

NAID File Unit: 42588109

Microform: M1822

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