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Adams, William – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Adams – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366872   NAID File Unit: 38366870     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484032

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Lake Providence

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: cold

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38366872

NAID File Unit: 38366870

Microform: M1818

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