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Willis, Jesse – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Jesse Willis – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

NAID: 39137081   NAID File Unit: 39137078     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19430673

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39137081

NAID File Unit: 39137078

Microform: M1821

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