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Wills, Henderson – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Henderson Wills – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42508291   NAID File Unit: 42508289     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19439123

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Garrettsburg

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42508291

NAID File Unit: 42508289

Microform: M1822

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