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Willis, Samuel – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Willis – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55511797   NAID File Unit: 55511795     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463670

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 9, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hibbers

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Yazoo City

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55511797

NAID File Unit: 55511795

Microform: M2000

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