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Willston, William – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William Willston – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53637042   NAID File Unit: 53637040     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19427052

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: April 8, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Manchester

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hanover

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 53637042

NAID File Unit: 53637040

Microform: M1994

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