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Adams, Edward – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Adams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366728   NAID File Unit: 38366725     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484001

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38366728

NAID File Unit: 38366725

Microform: M1818

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