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Support Maine Genealogy by Civil War Sailors Record of William D. Post
| Name of sailor: | William D. Post |
| Rank: | Ordinary Seaman |
| Age: | 23 |
| Occupation: | |
| Place of birth: | South Thomaston |
| 5' 7 3/4" | |
| Complexion: | Light |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Light Brown |
| Marks and scars: | (small) near center of Forehead |
| Marital status: | Single |
| Number of children: | 0 |
| Residence: | South Thomaston |
| Date of enlistment: | 24 Aug. 1864 |
| Place of enlistment: | Portland |
| Term of service: | 1 years |
| Date left service: | 31 July 1865 |
| How left service: | Discharged |
| Ships: | Sabine, Ohio, Potomac, Port Royal, Metacomet, Penobscot |
| Remarks: | |
| Rate Last Cruise: | |
| Can Read?: | |
| Can Write?: | |
| Vaccinated?: | |
| Bounty paid: | $100 |
| Money advanced: | $54 |
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Source citation: "Civil War Sailors," database, Maine Genealogy (https://www.mainegenealogy.net/civil_war_navy_record.asp?id=2136 : accessed 31 Oct. 2025), entry for William D. Post, citing Civil War Sailors database, Maine State Archives.
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