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Willis, Washington – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Willis – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38668984   NAID File Unit: 38668981     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496565

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38668984

NAID File Unit: 38668981

Microform: M1818

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