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Willis, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

James Willis – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536549   NAID File Unit: 42536547     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449452

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Hopkinsville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536549

NAID File Unit: 42536547

Microform: M1822

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